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Section 07-01A: Transmission, Automatic, 4R44E 1997 Aerostar/Ranger Workshop Manual
SPECIFICATIONS Procedure revision date: 05/18/2000
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SPECIFICATIONS
Fluid Capacity Vehicle Engine Approximate Refill Capacity1
Liters U.S. Quarts
Aerostar, Ranger — 4R44E (4x2) 2.3L, 3.0L 9.0 9.5
Aerostar, Ranger — 4R44E (4x4) 2.3L, 3.0L 9.3 9.8
1 Approximate dry capacity, includes cooler and lines. Fluid level indicator should be used to determine actual fluid requirements and fluid specification. Check level at normal operating temperature. DO NOT OVERFILL.
If it is necessary to add or replace fluid, use only fluid which has been certified by the supplier as meeting one of the Ford Motor Company specifications shown.
NOTE: Use Motorcraft MERCON V® or fluid meeting Ford specification XT-5-QM.
Torque Specifications Description Nm Lb-Ft Lb-In
Extension Housing-to-Case Screws and Stud 36-52 27-39 —
Transmission Mounting Pad Nuts and Bolts 68-95 50-70 —
Transmission Range Sensor-to-Case 8-11 — 71-97
Manual Control Outer Lever Nut 41-54 30-40 —
Fluid Pan-to-Case Screws 13-15 — 115-133
Solenoid Clamps-to-Main Control Screws 6-8 — 53-71
Reverse Servo Cover-to-Case Bolts 12-14 — 106-124
Manual Valve Inner Lever Nut 41-54 30-40 —
Main Control Assembly-to-Case Screws 8-11 — 71-97
Manual Valve Detent Spring Screw 8-11 — 71-97
Overdrive Band Locknut-to-Case Adjusting Screw 47-61 35-45 —
Intermediate Band Locknut-to-Case Adjusting Screw 47-61 35-45 —
Center Support-to-Case Capscrew 9-13 — 80-115
Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) Sensor-to-Center Support Screw 8-11 — 71-97
Fluid Pump Support and Gear-to-Converter Housing Bolts 22-28 16-21 —
Converter Housing-to-Case Screw 36-52 27-39 —
Fluid Filter Assembly-to-Main Control Assembly Screw 8-11 — 71-97
Converter Housing-to-Engine Bolts (2.3L) 40-55 30-41 —
Converter Housing-to-Engine Bolts (3.0L) 40-55 30-41 —
Converter Housing Access Cover to Engine Oil Pan (2.3L) 2.3-3.3 — 20-29
Catalytic Converter-to-Crossover Pipe Nuts 34-46 25-34 —
Catalytic Converter-to-Exhaust Pipe Nuts and Bolts 34-46 25-34 —
Engine Support-to-Crossmember Bolts (Aerostar) 98-132 73-97 —
Engine Support-to-Crossmember Nuts (Ranger) 88-115 65-85 —
Rear Engine Support-to-Crossmember Nuts 85-118 63-87 —
Crossmember-to-Frame Through Bolts and Nuts (Aerostar) 37-52 28-38 —
Crossmember-to-Frame Through Bolts and Nuts (Ranger) 88-115 65-85 —
Transmission Cooler Lines Case Connectors 35-43 26-32 —
Transmission Fluid Cooler Line Nut to Case Converter 24-31 18-23 —
Flexplate-to-Converter Nuts 30-40 22-30 —
Transmission Access Cover Screws (3.0L) 16-22 12-16 —
Transfer Case Vent Bracket Bolts 34-46 25-34 —
Transfer Case-to-Extension Housing Bolts 34-48 25-35 —
Catalytic Converter and Crossover Pipe Nuts (3.0L) 24-34 18-25 —
Catalytic Converter-to-Exhaust Bolts (3.0L) 24-34 18-25 —
Transfer Case Skid Plate Bolts 22-28 16-21 —
Separator Plate-to-Main Control Screws 6-8 — 53-71
Pressure Plug-to-Case 10-15 — 89-133
Servo Gauge Adjusting Screw 4 — 35.5
End Play Specifications — Selective Thrust Washer (Nylon) Transmission End Play Dimension "C" Selective Thrust Washer (Nylon) Identification: Color
Part Number Thickness
Front No. 1 (All Engines)
0.18-0.70 mm (0.007-0.028 In.)
Without Gasket 97GT-7D014-TA
97GT-7D014-MA
97GT-7D014-NA
97GT-7D014-PA
97GT-7D014-RA
97GT-7D014-SA 1.55-1.60 mm (0.061-0.063 In.)
1.75-1.80 mm (0.069-0.071 In.)
1.85-1.90 mm (0.073-0.075 In.)
1.95-2.00 mm (0.077-0.079 In.)
2.05-2.10 mm (0.081-0.083 In.)
2.15-2.20 mm (0.085-0.087 In.) White
Green
Red
Beige
Black
Yellow
End Play Specifications — Selective Needle Bearings Transmission End Play Dimension "C" Selective Needle Bearings Identification: Notches
Part Number Thickness
1.67-1.85 mm (0.066-0.073 In.)
1.86-2.04 mm (0.073-0.080 In.)
2.05-2.23 mm (0.081-0.088 In.)
2.25-2.43 mm (0.089-0.096 In.)
Rear No. 4
Reference End Play
0.21-0.51 mm (0.008-0.020 In.) 97GT-7D014-GA
97GT-7D014-HA
97GT-7D014-KA
97GT-7D014-LA 2.65-2.80 mm (0.104-0.110 In.)
2.80-2.95 mm (0.110-0.116 In.)
3.00-3.15 mm (0.118-0.124 In.)
3.20-3.35 mm (0.126-0.132 In.) 0
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Torque Converter End Play Transmission Model Converter End Play
New or Rebuilt Converter Used Converter
mm Inch mm Inch
4R44E 0.58 Max. 0.023 Max. 1.27 Max. 0.050 Max.
Selective Snap Rings Coast and Reverse Clutch Drum Forward Clutch Cylinder
Part Number Thickness Diameter Part Number Thickness Diameter
mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches
E 860126-S 1.37 .0539 130.1 5.122 E 860115-S 1.37 .0539 125.1 4.925
E 860127-S 1.73 .0681 130.1 5.122 E 860116-S 1.73 .0681 125.1 4.925
E 860128-S 2.08 .0819 130.1 5.122 E 860117-S 2.08 .0819 125.1 4.925
E 860129-S 2.44 .0961 130.1 5.122 E 860118-S 2.44 .0961 125.1 4.925
Band Adjustment And Torque Chart Description Number of Turns to Back Off Locknut Screw
Nm Lb-Ft Nm Lb-Ft
Intermediate Band 2.5 47-61 35-45 14 10
Overdrive Band 2.0 47-61 35-45 14 10
Clutch Plate Usage And Clearance Specifications Clutch Steel Friction Clearance Selective Snap Rings
Part Number Thickness
Forward Clutch
2.3L/3.0L 5 5 0.055-0.083 E 860115-S
E 860116-S
E 860117-S
E 860118-S 1.37 mm (0.0539 In.)
1.73 mm (0.0681 In.)
2.08 mm (0.0819 In.)
2.44 mm (0.0961 In.)
Direct/Reverse Clutch
2.3L/3.0L 4 4 0.051-0.079 E 860126-S
E 860127-S
E 860128-S
E 860129-S 1.37 mm (0.0539 In.)
1.73 mm (0.0681 In.)
2.08 mm (0.0819 In.)
2.44 mm (0.0961 In.)
Coast Clutch
All Engines 2 2 0.051-0.079 E 860126-S
E 860127-S
E 860128-S
E 860129-S 1.37 mm (0.0539 In.)
1.73 mm (0.0681 In.)
2.08 mm (0.0819 In.)
2.44 mm (0.0961 In.)
4R44E Service Identification Model Chart 7000 Prefix and Suffix Speedo Drive Teeth C=Column F=Floor Engine Displacement Vehicle Application
Vehicle Applications (600 Nm)
97GT-EBA 6T C 3.0L Ranger (4x2)
97GT-GBA 6T C 2.3L Ranger (4x2)
97GT-MBA 6T C 3.0L Aerostar (4x2) Van
97GT-NBA 6T C 3.0L Aerostar (4x4) Wagon
97GT-FBA — C 3.0L Ranger (4x4)
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